Library Technician at Hartnell Community College
About the Employer
Hartnell College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in California. Founded in 1920 as Salinas Junior College, the school was renamed Hartnell College in 1948, and the Hartnell Community College District was established the following year. The College is preparing to join with its students, employees, alums and the greater community to celebrate its Centennial, beginning in Fall 2019. Hartnell moved into a new building on its current 54-acre site, at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas in 1936. The Main Campus is located in Monterey County, just a 25-minute drive from the scenic Monterey Peninsula and the Monterey Regional Airport. Its Alisal Campus in east Salinas, opened in 2014, houses its Agricultural Business and Technology Institute, its Sustainable Design and Construction Center, a diesel program, an automotive technology program and its computer science program. Hartnell also holds classes at its education center in King City, opened in 2002, and at numerous off-campus locations in north and south Monterey County. Thanks to a $167 million local bond measure – known as Measure T – approved by district voters in 2016, it is preparing to expand that facility and open new centers in Soledad and Castroville, as well as a new state-of-the-art building for its nursing and allied health programs on the Main Campus. Along with renovation of two classroom buildings and new landscaping, also on the Main Campus, those projects are scheduled for completion by 2021. The College serves the Salinas Valley, a fertile agricultural region some 10 miles wide and 100 miles long, as well as part of southern San Benito County. It draws most of its annual enrollment of 17,000 students from Salinas and the communities of Bradley, Castroville, Chualar, Gonzales, Greenfield, Jolon, King City, Lockwood, Moss Landing, San Ardo, San Lucas and Soledad. Students also come from Monterey Peninsula communities and elsewhere in California’s Central Coast, as well as from other states and countries. All are drawn Hartnell's academic excellence and focus on the success of students in its four-year transfer, nursing and technical programs, as well as a proud tradition in intercollegiate athletics, with 12 men’s and women’s teams.
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Library Technician
Hartnell Community College
Salary: $26.76 - $32.52 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time Classified
Job Number: 202400229
Location: Main Campus 411 Central Avenue, Salinas
Department: Languages, Learning Support & Resources
Closing: 6/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, provides library services to employees, students and the public in a professional manner; performs general technical services in circulation, reserves, catalog assistance, serials management, materials preservation, and database and collection maintenance to assist library patrons with print, audio-visual and other electronic materials; utilizes computer programs to organize, input and retrieve library materials and information; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
A Library Technician uses an automated system to input and retrieve data to assist library patrons with access to print, audio-visual and other electronic materials and performs technical duties related to circulation. A Library Technician is distinguished from the Senior Library Technician in that an incumbent in the latter class has a higher level of technical knowledge required to perform more technical circulation and cataloging duties and performs lead-level duties required to maintain efficient operation of the department.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Assists patrons with information and circulation; uses Integrated Library System (ILS) to lend, return and shelve circulatory materials and electronic media and equipment including laptops, calculators and camera equipment; performs media stocking; processes electronic items, organizes and maintains library audio-visual materials and equipment; organizes and maintains anatomical models (e.g. mannequins) and other instructional equipment, including breakdown, assembly, and minor repairs; labels and tests items to ensure proper functionality.
• Assists students, faculty, employees, and other patrons with and explains library services, policies, and procedures; responds to email and online inquiries and provides in-person assistance with computer, printer, copy machine, scanner and other library tools and equipment; provides instructional support services using library computers and media.
• Prepares assigned service area for daily operation; initiates computer programs and applications in preparation for patron use at opening; manages access to library computers through the college's user access control procedures; monitors reports on library activities according to policies and procedures; maintains library space to ensure a clean and orderly environment.
• Processes library delinquencies, clears and updates library accounts; reconciles fines and charges, processes and signs employees' clearances from the library; communicates with other departments to manage holds on accounts.
• Performs basic mending and repairs (including book binding) of library materials and equipment; assists in operating and maintaining Computer and Media Services; monitors and troubleshoots library equipment malfunctions and submits work orders for complex repairs; monitors repair process to completion.
• Administers instructional material lending programs (e.g. "Books on Reserve"); labels and tracks program inventories, checks materials in and out; monitors reservations and follows up on overdue items; coordinates with lending program faculty and support staff.
• Assists in training student workers and volunteers; may monitor student and volunteer work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with District, department and regulatory requirements and standards; assists in training library technicians as needed.
• Performs a variety of support duties for library operations; answers telephones, sorts and routes incoming mail; produces signs, handouts, labels and notices; files materials; maintains an inventory of office supplies and restocks supplies as needed.
• Processes Interlibrary loan (ILL) requests; delivers loan items to main or satellite campuses or arranges for delivery; monitors and stocks satellite campus/off site library lockers; compiles Interlibrary loan statistics and prepares reports according to standards and policies.
• Collaborates with management, faculty librarians, support staff, students, volunteers, and the community on improvements to library programs and services.
• Assists management in the preparation of analytical and statistical reports; participates in developing library service area outcomes.
• Opens and closes library facilities following library safety and security protocols; coordinates with campus security and others when necessary.
• Attends meetings and workshops as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• General library methods, procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Library services modules and software related to cataloging and other processes.
• Basic knowledge of computers, printers, audio-visual equipment and other business equipment used by Library patrons.
• Methods and practices applicable to cataloging, coding and other library processes.
• Library of Congress Classification and shelving systems.
• District library lending rules, policies, and practices including those related to Interlibrary loans.
• Techniques and practices of sound recordkeeping.
• Principles and practices of effective business and educational communication.
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions governing area of assignment including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Skills and Abilities to:
• Learn and perform library practices and online systems including circulation, Interlibrary loans, special collection management for instructional/academic use ("Books on Reserve"), and serials control.
• Perform library public and technical service work accurately and provide effective customer service.
• Interpret and explain library rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
• Perform technical duties using ILS and other software to circulate and catalog library materials.
• Provide work instruction and oversight to student employees.
• Maintain complex and detailed records while upholding confidentiality of college and student files and data.
• Organize, plan and prioritize tasks independently to meet deadlines and manage workload.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential student issues and situations.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.
Supplemental Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or relevant technical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
College-level coursework in library science or library technology is desired.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Regular, part-time, 20 hours per week, 10 months per year classified position at the Main Campus. Weekly Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Starting salary: $26.76/hour (Step A). Salary range 24 on the CSEA salary schedule: $26.76/hour to $32.52/hour (5 Steps); Vacation and sick leave are accrued on a pro-rated basis. Must become a Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) member.Application Procedure:The following documents MUST be uploaded as attachments to your online application:1) Resume2) Cover letter
Fostering a Culture of CareCaring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), is dedicated to creating a culture of care within community colleges. IEBC's Caring Campus program aims to increase student retention and success. We understand that when students feel connected to their college, they are more likely to succeed academically.At Hartnell College, we embrace the https://www.hartnell.edu/hr/caring-campus.html culture. By implementing intentional, campus-wide behavioral commitments, we enhance our existing student success initiatives and create an environment where care and support are integral.Join us on this journey of fostering a caring environment where students thrive. Together, we can transform Hartnell College into a place where care and success go hand in hand, empowering our students to reach their full potential.
Diversity Statement:The following statement MUST be completed in your online application:Provide a statement about yourself that specifically demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.
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